Football 2008 NCAA Football: Week 4

JJ · September 16th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Florida receiver Percy Harvin hasn’t felt this good since 10th grade, an encouraging sign for the fourth-ranked Gators — and maybe a troubling one for Tennessee.

Florida's Percy Harvin says he's healthy for the first time since 10th grade and that the coaching staff is ready "to cut me loose" when the fourth-ranked Gators play at Tennessee on Saturday.

Harvin, the team’s most dynamic player, missed the opener against Hawaii following heel surgery and touched the ball just six times against Miami.

Now, it looks as if he could be the centerpiece of Florida’s offense at Tennessee on Saturday.

“Coach just came to me and said he’s ready to cut me loose,” Harvin said Monday, speaking publicly for just the second time in 2008.

Gators' Percy Harvin healthy, ready to 'cut loose' | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL

BeefWillingham · September 16th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Losing to UCLA ought to have been troubling for Tennessee as well

McLevin · September 16th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Miami takes on Texas A&M at College Station this week, 3:30PM on ABC.

I think Miami is the much better team, but A&M will be looking for revenge after last year's thrashing at the Orange Bowl.

I still think Miami makes it out on top. 24-13 Canes.

Matt Wilson · September 16th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Phil Fulmer better lock up his donuts.

marlins02 · September 16th, 2008, 03:58 PM

USF at FIU at 5pm, cant wait.

I wish it was still at 7 so i can watch the whole UM game though

bobbob1313 · September 16th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by marlins02

USF at FIU at 5pm, cant wait.

I wish it was still at 7 so i can watch the whole UM game though

I'm really looking forward to it. I really hope the stadium is filled up. Either way, I'm doing some tailgating for sure.

FishFanInPA · September 16th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Temple @ Penn State....Yikes
Northeastern @ Syracuse....Yikes, they better win.

JJ · September 16th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by McLevin

Miami takes on Texas A&M at College Station this week, 3:30PM on ABC.

I think Miami is the much better team, but A&M will be looking for revenge after last year's thrashing at the Orange Bowl.

I still think Miami makes it out on top. 24-13 Canes.

Miami will rape.

I am looking forward to watching the 12th Man though for old time's sake.

Matt Wilson · September 16th, 2008, 05:16 PM

I love EDSBS.

BobbyBowden · September 16th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Really looking forward to FSU-Wake this Saturday. Hoping to see if FSU is even slightly legit.

Junior · September 16th, 2008, 06:21 PM

NIU opens its home schedule against FCS Indiana State. That will be a pounding.

Juanky · September 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by marlins02

USF at FIU at 5pm, cant wait.

I wish it was still at 7 so i can watch the whole UM game though

I'll be there. Going to be fun going to both UM and FIU games this year

Looks like we'll be watching the UM game from the tailgates!

PitchingWinsGames · September 16th, 2008, 07:11 PM

I'll be there... in spirit /wish that sounded cooler

Hugg · September 16th, 2008, 09:24 PM

Looks like I'm probably going to be going to the OSU/Troy game. Would be my first trip to Ohio Stadium since 2002 and only the 3rd time ever (which is sad, but whatever).

marlins02 · September 16th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Juanky

I'll be there. Going to be fun going to both UM and FIU games this year

Looks like we'll be watching the UM game from the tailgates!

ill be there to, dont know if we getting there for tailgaiting though.

BeefWillingham · September 17th, 2008, 03:20 PM

KU Fans Decry Abusive Treatment At USF

TAMPA - While warming up before Friday's game against Kansas, University of South Florida QB Matt Grothe noticed a USF fan screaming derogatory slurs at the Jayhawks cheerleaders.

"I didn't appreciate it," Grothe said. "Some idiot of ours, every time a KU cheerleader walked by, he yelled a sexual slur over and over to each and every one.

"Yelling at a cheerleader? Those poor girls don't know why they're getting yelled at. It's like me going up to that guy's mom and calling her that. Is he going to like that? They should just be happy with us winning games."

Apparently, winning isn't everything. And, unfortunately, what Grothe witnessed wasn't an isolated incident.

It was among several examples of abusive, profanity-laced verbal attacks and intimidation of KU fans before, during and after the game.

Pat Porzelt, a 1987 KU graduate, was part of a group of 12 Jayhawks fans at the game. She has been attending games for more than 20 years.

"That," she said, "was the worst experience I've ever had."

Porzelt, 44, said she realizes when on the road she will receive some harassment. But, she said, this was different.

Walking through the Raymond James Stadium parking lot, a USF fan she estimated in his 30s raced from his tailgate party to confront her.

"He sticks his finger in my face and says, 'Go home, you expletive Jayhawk sexual slur,' she said. "I expect to hear profanity, but it was the in-your-face hatred behind it that was different than any other stadium I've been at."

Porzelt certainly wasn't in Kansas anymore.

She said the treatment she received from fans during and after the game wasn't much better.

What's ironic is that USF just started a "Respect-A-Bull" campaign, asking USF fans to show "pride, sportsmanship and honor."

"Visitors should be complimentary of the treatment and respect they receive from our fans," USF President Judy Genshaft said. "USF is on the national stage, and we want those who attend our games to enjoy USF's hospitality as a community that is welcoming and respectful of our guests. We want our guests to leave with a good experience and see USF fans as national role models."

That wasn't the case Friday. There were 64 ejections, the most for a USF home game, and nine arrests.

Eric Morton, 34, a Kansas fan who lives in Tampa, said he didn't experience any physical abuse, but "the verbal abuse made you feel uncomfortable. A lot of young people getting in your face screaming, 'Get the F out of our house.' "

KU alum Brent Kassing, 39, of Winter Park, attended the game with his cousin's family. In all, they had five children ranging in age from 4 to 15.

"I must have heard 'expletive you!' about 200 times," said Kassing, who complained to USF officials in an e-mail. "It was a terrible environment. I had never experienced that at an away game."

Greg Morgan, USF's student body president, said Bulls fans must be considerate of visiting fans.

"At some point of being a gentleman, someone has to stand up to the abusive fans and say we don't condone this type of thing," Morgan said. "USF fans have to be accountable for other USF fans."

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